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"Kennedy Announces Plan to Submit Bill For Universal Care"
Washington Post, November 18, 2008
"50 percent more US children went hungry in 2007"
AP, November 17, 2008
"Raising Kids Of Relatives Could Bring Federal Funds"
Washington Post, November 17, 2008
"Bring back $800 million in children's health funds" (Op-ed)
Houston Chronicle, November 14, 2008
"Defining the Grandma Effect"
ABC News, November 10, 2008 |
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Tell President-Elect Obama that Health Coverage for All Children is Important to You
Now that the 2008 Elections are over, we are in an excellent position to enact legislation in 2009 that will provide health coverage for all children. But our new leaders will face many challenges in the weeks and months ahead, and some may be tempted to push this goal off or go for a quick fix that falls short instead of ensuring health coverage for all children. The only way we can be sure that covering all people in America—and especially our children—remains at the top of their agenda, is for all of us to speak up loudly and clearly. We must remind our newly elected leaders that we expect them to fulfill their campaign commitments to cover all children in 2009 and keep our voices unified and consistent until they do.
President-elect Obama has launched a transition website where they are soliciting thoughts on policies you want to see carried out over the next four years. Send President-Elect Obama a message letting him know you want him to make good on his promise to cover all children. |
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CDF President Marian Wright Edelman Appears on mtvU's "Stand In"
Recently, CDF President Marian Wright Edelman surprised undergraduates at San Francisco State University as part of mtvU's Emmy-nominated series, "Stand In." The unique show engages college students by surprising them with a guest lecturer who is a cultural icon and role model. Past lecturers include Sting, Madonna, Nobel Laureates Shimon Perez and Elie Wiesel, Rwandan President Paul Kagame, and authors Malcolm Gladwell and Tom Wolfe, to name a few. Read San Francisco State University student, Brittany Owens' reaction to Mrs. Edelman’s lecture and watch the episode online now. |
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It's That Time... Holiday Cards Are Here!
The holiday season will be here before you know it and instead of searching through a crowded mall to find holiday cards, why not visit CDF's webstore instead? You can quickly and easily complete your holiday card shopping and support CDF at the same time by purchasing CDF's colorful holiday cards in our online store. These cards are a great way to wish your friends and family a happy holiday while encouraging them to join you in keeping the interests of all children in their thoughts this holiday season. While making your holiday card purchase, help give a voice to all children by adding a donation to CDF. |
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CDF Celebrates 35th Anniversary with Gala at Kennedy Center
On the evening of October 6, friends of CDF from across the country and from all walks of life came together to celebrate our accomplishments and rededicate our efforts to ensure a brighter future for America's children at CDF's 35th Anniversary Gala at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The event included hosts Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, actress Jurnee Smollett, ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos, Editor Emerita of Essence magazine Susan L. Taylor, actress and comedienne Ali Wentworth, singer and actress Holly Robinson Peete and a special video tribute from actor Sidney Poitier. Performers included renowned teenaged pianist Peng-Peng Gong, Broadway Kids, singer N’Kenge, Grammy® award-winning a cappella group Sweet Honey in the Rock, and Impact Repertory Theatre.
View video statements from CDF Board Members and view photos from the event. |
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An Inspiring Call to Action from CDF President Marian Wright Edelman
CDF President Marian Wright Edelman has released her new book, The Sea Is So Wide and My Boat Is So Small: Charting a Course for the Next Generation, a call to action for all Americans to address the urgent needs of the country's youth. The book is a series of letters to a variety of audiences—educators, faith leaders, youth, mothers, elected officials and concerned citizens nationwide that reflect on the social and economic progress as well as the setbacks since Dr. King's death 40 years ago. Mrs. Edelman challenges each audience to step up and take action at this pivotal moment to ensure a level playing field for the next generation. Learn more. |
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CDF Official Idol Gives Back Beneficiary
 CDF is thrilled to be an official Idol Gives Back 2008 beneficiary. During the special broadcast of American Idol, on April 9, that raised awareness and benefited select U.S. and international charities, CDF Board Member Reese Witherspoon highlighted CDF's work for children. We are immensely grateful to FOX and our longtime friend and Academy Award® winning actress Reese Witherspoon for showing the millions of American Idol viewers nationwide that every step we take to improve the lives of children improves the lives of all of us. As CDF turns 35 this year we could not ask for a better birthday gift!
View a video of Reese Witherspoon's presentation during the broadcast.
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